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6E52000(Revision of ASME QMO-1-1993)STANDARD FOR THEDUALIFICATION ANDCERTIFICATION OFMEDICAL WASTEINCINERATOR OPERATORSAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDThe American Society ofMechanical EngineersCopyright ASME IntematonalProvided by IHS under license with ASMENo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHSot for RThe American Society ofMechanical EngineersANA MERI C AN N ATI ON A L ST A ND A R DSTANDARD FOR THEDUALIFICATION ANDCERTIFICATION OFMEDICAL WASTEINCINERATOR OPERATORSASME0M-1-2000(Revision of ASME OMO-1-1993)No reproduction or networking permitted without lcense from IHSNot for ResaleDate of Issuance:August 10,2001This Standard will be revised when the Society approves the issuance of anew edition.There will be no addenda issued to this edition.ASME will issue written replies to inquiries concerning interpretation oftechnical aspects of this Standard.ASME is the registered trademark of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.This code or standard was 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infringement of such rights,is entirely theirown responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not tobe interpreted as government or industry endorsement of this code or standard.ASME accepts responsibility for only those interpretations of this document issued inaccordance with the established ASME procedures and policies,which precludes the issuanceof interpretations by individuals.No part of this document may be reproduced in any form,in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise,without the prior written permission of the publisher.The American Society of Mechanical EngineersThree Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990Copyright20o1byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll Rights ReservedPrinted in U.S.A.vith ASMENo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHSNot for ResaleFOREWORDThis Standard includes the requirements for qualification and certification of medicalwaste incinerator operators.It provides for the two types of operating personnel:Operatorsand Special Class Operators.Certification is based on three components:training,experienceor demonstration of acceptable skills and ability,and passing a written examination.The standard addresses certification of operators of medical waste incinerators with airpollution control devices and heat recovery.The certification is not site specific and maybe applied to the operation of a different facility.This Standard serves as a means for complying with federal,state,and local regulationsthat require operators to be certified.The requirements of the standard should be taken intoconsideration when drafting and enforcing these regulations.The standard is intended to enhance public health and safety.Revisions result fromcommittee consideration of factors such as technological advances,new data,and changingenvironmental and industry needs.Revisions do not imply that previous editions wereinadequate.This Standard,which was approved by the ASME QMO Committee,was approved byANSI and designated an American National Standard on October 9,2000.iiiNo reproduction or networking permitted without lcense from IHSNot for ResaleQUALIFICATION OF MEDICAL WASTEINCINERATOR OPERATORS(QMO)COMMITTEE(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)OFFICERSRobert Russell,ChairmanJohn P.Millman,SecretaryCOMMITTEE PERSONNELPeter D.Barba,ERS Services Inc.,Lincoln,Rhode IslandJames T.Beard,University of Virginia,Charlottesville,VirginiaRoss M.Johnston,Med/Waste Inc.,Miami Lakes,FloridaJohn P.Millman,The American Society of Mechanical EngineersHarriet Muzljakovich,Yaffe Iron Works,Muskogee,OklahomaFrank A.Nederhand,Georgia Dept.of Natural Resources,Atlanta,GeorgiaRobert Russell,Emtrol LLC,Hauppauge,New YorkSUBCOMMITTEE ON TESTING(QMO)Peter D.Barba,Chairman,ERS Services Inc.,Lincoln,Rhode IslandJohn P.Millman,Secretary,The American Society of Mechanical EngineersJames T.Beard,University of Virginia,Charlottesville,VirginiaRoss M.Johnston,Med/Waste Inc.,Miami Lakes,FloridaRobert Russell,Emtrol LLC,Hauppauge,New YorkFrank A.Nederhand,Georgia Dept.of Natural Resources,Atlanta,Georgiaivwith ASMENot for Resale